In many civil engineering projects, the selection of geotextiles plays a key role in ensuring performance in road works, drainage, soil stabilization and structure protection. However, proper geotextile selection is not always as straightforward as it seems. Poor selection can lead to costly failures, loss of performance, and reduction of...

Why do Terratrac blankets make a difference? In infrastructure, mining and water projects, slope erosion control is not only an environmental requirement: it is a critical factor for project stability, durability and cost. However, achieving successful and sustainable revegetation remains one of the biggest challenges...

For decades, gabions and rip-rap have been the standard for bank protection. However, their economic viability depends to a large extent on the proximity of a rock quarry with the appropriate gradation. In projects located in areas of difficult...

Reducing pavement thickness is one of the main technical and economic objectives in the design of road structures. In pavement design, one of the main technical and economic objectives is to achieve efficient structures that support the projected traffic with the lowest possible consumption of materials. Traditionally, the increase in the number of...

Reinforced soil walls are flexible retaining systems that combine a compacted backfill with reinforcement elements, generally geosynthetic or metallic. Their performance depends directly on the quality of the backfill material, compaction control and proper water management. They are a widely used solution in road infrastructure, high slopes, high slopes,...

When to use high modulus PET geotextile in pavement subgrade? In road projects, the use of high modulus PET geotextile in subgrades with CBR < 3% becomes a critical issue in pavement design. In these cases, the low bearing capacity of the soil not only increases the...

Geosynthetic reinforced soil walls are widely used in road, railway and hydraulic infrastructure projects due to their technical and economic efficiency. However, their design and construction must comply with a reinforced soil wall standard that guarantees stability, safety and durability. In this article we analyze the main guidelines for...

What is the role of geosynthetics in pavements? In the design and construction of durable, efficient and sustainable road infrastructure, geosynthetics in pavements have become strategic allies of modern engineering. The use of these materials improves structural performance, optimizes the use of traditional materials and prolongs the useful life of pavement structures.

Geotextile Pipes in Hydraulic Engineering: definition, operation mechanisms and applications In modern hydraulic engineering, the search for solutions that combine structural efficiency with sustainability has driven the use of advanced geosynthetics. Among them, geotextile tubes in hydraulic engineering (or tubular geocontainers) have established themselves as a versatile technology for the construction and operation of...

Improving subgrades with low CBR Improving subgrades with low CBR is a frequent challenge in pavement design and construction, due to the risk of deformation and premature failure. In pavement design and construction, the presence of subgrades with low CBR represents one of the main technical challenges, since it involves...